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Government House

Overview

•The former riverside suburban residence of the Governor-General of India and later the Viceroy of India.
•It was built in 1823 by then-Governor-General Lord Hastings.

Highlights

The former riverside suburban residence of the Governor-General of India and later the Viceroy of India.
It was built in 1823 by then-Governor-General Lord Hastings.
Its front lawn contains a marble fountain, which was brought from the Taj Mahal by Lord Hastings.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

Things to Do

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The former riverside suburban residence of the Governor-General of India and later the Viceroy of India. It was built in 1823 by then-Governor-General Lord Hastings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The former riverside suburban residence of the Governor-General of India and later the Viceroy of India. It was built in 1823 by then-Governor-General Lord Hastings.

It is about 1.4 km from central Barrackpore.

The most comfortable months are January, February, November and December; April is the hottest, with highs around 35°C.